Excellence in Learning and Teaching Conference

Swansea University - Excellence in Learning and Teaching Conference

Date: Tuesday 2 June 2009

Venue: James Callaghan Lecture Theatre and Conference Suite

Jointly held by the University Learning and Teaching Committee and the E-Learning Sub-Committee

Call for Seminar Proposals
The University’s Learning and Teaching Committee invites proposals for seminars to be held during the conference to showcase good practice in learning, teaching, and assessment across the University. Proposals on the following themes are especially encouraged, however, all areas will be considered.

• Feedback on Assessment
• Peer Learning and Peer Assessment (Peer supported learning, peer assessment, collaborative content creation, student led learning)
• E-Learning/Technology Enhanced Learning
• Information Literacy

If you have a proposal for the conference please contact Phil Brophy in the Academic Registry on 2721, p.a.brophy@swansea.ac.uk

The conference and the call for proposals is open to all staff including Learning and Teaching support. Please respond by the 22nd of April

The Future of Education: Research Discussion Day

10am - 4pm, Tuesday 19th May 2009
British Academy, London
Lunch and refreshments will be served

Futurelab is holding a Research Discussion Day on 19th May featuring a mix of Futurelab's current research findings as well as the latest thinking from the wider worlds of education and industry.

The day will feature a mixture of Futurelab presentations and external speakers focusing on the following themes:

• Teachers and innovations - supporting innovative educational practices
• Transforming learning spaces– thinking beyond the classroom
• Informal and family learning – exploring the wider learning landscape

There will also be an opportunity to learn more about the DCSF/Futurelab ‘Beyond Current Horizons’ project exploring longer term challenges for education, looking towards understanding potential transformations in society and technology in 2025 and beyond.

There is a fee for attending this event of £65 per person (early bird rate of £55 available until 19th April) and this will include lunch and refreshments. To book a place, go to www.futurelab.org.uk/events.